The Snow Queen

Nov. 29th - Dec. 24th

A beautiful story to be enjoyed by the whole family! A story of friendship and bravery with magic and a visually striking setting, The Snow Queen takes us through many seasons on a hero’s journey. Kai and Gerda have been best friends their whole lives, but when a shard of a magic mirror gets caught in Kai’s eye, he sees the world in a different light. He can no longer see the good in the world around him, so when the glorious and sparkling Snow Queen arrives, Kai is mesmerized. He hitches his sled to her sleigh, and vanishes and our adventure begins. Gerda strikes out to rescue Kai making many new friends and rivals along the way. But will she find the Snow Queen’s palace in time?

Murder on the Links

Jan. 29th - Feb. 23rd

Playwright by Steven Dietz, from the novel by Agatha Christie

This hilarious adaptation of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery takes audiences on an exciting romp through Merlinville-Sur-Mer, France, to find the killer of a rich businessman. Follow famous detective Hercule Poirot as he puts the puzzle pieces together in this classic whodunnit!

Madeleines

Mar. 5th - Mar. 23rd

Playwright Bess Welden

Some family secrets are hard to swallow! Here is a play from a Maine writer, a new play that is already a multi-award winner and sure to win many more. Part of Portland Stage’s ongoing commitment to Maine-made theater and producing new work, this heartfelt play by Bess Welden tells the story of Debra and Jennifer, two sisters processing the death of their mother, a professional baker. When a secret hidden among their mother's recipes is discovered, the siblings fracture, and their understanding of family is put to the test. A play about sweets, familial rivalry, and learning to let go, Welden’s work asks us to examine how, and what, we forgive.

Not Quite Almost

Apr. 2nd - May 4th

Playwright John Cariani

Playwright John Cariani is best known for his first play, Almost, Maine, which has become one of the most popular plays in the world. Almost, Maine has received nearly 6000 productions to date! He is back at Portland Stage for more Northern Maine stories. Part of our New Work program, Not Quite Almost is likely to become another Maine classic! Near the Canadian Border the Perseid Meteor Showers are about to start, but the residents of a certain small town can't decide if they're a bad omen or a good luck charm. Not Quite Almost (a working title) is an interconnected collection of short plays about young love, hope for the future, making wishes, and what it means to be truly understood. Meet a new cast of characters you're sure to fall head over heels for.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

May 14th - June 1st

Playwright Edward Albee

As the New York Journal-American states, “This is a big one.” Part of the American Theater Canon, this play is sure to have us on the edges of our seats. It’s like a train wreck, and you can’t look away! This Tony Award-winning play follows the unraveling marriage of Martha and George on the night of a university faculty party. After-party drinks with newly-wed guests Nick and Honey lead to deliciously uncomfortable moments as the younger couple get caught in the hosts crossfire and the two relationships threaten to implode. This edition of the script, edited by the late playwright, casts Black actors in all four roles, raising new questions about the American Dream and how rigid idealism can lead to our own destruction.